Neurosurgery notes/Skull clamp

Skull clamp

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  • Mayfield® three-point skull stabilization and fixation device
    • Clamp placement
    • Avoid
      • Arterial neurovascular structures of interest to avoid pinning include the superficial temporal artery, occipital artery, and supraorbital artery (and nerve).
      • Venous dural sinus anatomy to avoid placement of pins over the transverse or sigmoid sinuses in patients with thin skulls.
      • Temporal squamosa because this bone lacks the integrity to withstand aggressive forceful pinning.
  • For neonates
    • Gel rings neonates
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